How to find a company's registration number in Greece
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How do I find a company's registration number in Greece?
Search the company's name on GEMI at https://www.businessregistry.gr. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.
Step-by-step
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Search by company name
Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.
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Copy the registration number
The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.
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Confirm it's the right entity
Check the registered address and incorporation date to be sure you have the correct legal entity, especially for groups with similarly named subsidiaries.
Frequently asked questions
Where is a Greece company's registration number published?
It appears on the entity's public profile in GEMI (https://www.businessregistry.gr) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.
Is looking up a Greece registration number free?
Yes. Basic name-to-number lookup on GEMI is free and does not require an account.
What is an IKE?
IKE (Ιδιωτική Κεφαλαιουχική Εταιρεία / Private Capital Company) was introduced in 2012 as a modern, flexible company form. It can be formed with just €1 capital and has simplified governance. It's becoming the most popular entity for new Greek businesses.
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Is the Greece company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the GEMI are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Greece business registry?
The GEMI is the official public register of companies incorporated in Greece. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.businessregistry.gr.
Where do I find a Greece company's registration number?
Every registered Greece entity has a unique registration number issued at incorporation. It appears on invoices, contracts, the company's website footer (often in a "legal" section), and prominently on its GEMI record.
Is a Greece registration number the same as a VAT number?
No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the GEMI when the company was formed. The VAT number is a separate tax identifier issued (only if the company is VAT-registered) by the national tax authority. Many small companies have a registration number but no VAT number.
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